Tulja Bhavani Temple, is located in Tuljapur, district-Dharashiv, Maharashtra which is one of the states that have the most Hindu temples. Tulja Bhavani Temple dedicated to Mata Bhavani and Tulja Bhavani is one of the three and half Shakti Peetha (sacred site). Every year devotees come to Tuljapur in large numbers. But special events like Navratri and Chaitra Purnima tend to attract a larger number of people than usual days. [ story behind Tulja Bhavani Temple ].
Intervention of Tulja Bhavani
There was a demon named Mahishasura. He used to trouble the gods and goddesses. Then all the gods came together and they performed great penance to Brahma Vishnu and Mahesh to get rid of these demons. And in this great form, Tulja Bhavani Devi was incarnated.
Story Behind Tulja Bhavani Temple
After Ravan abducted Sita, Prabhu Shri Ram passed through the Ghatshila temple in search of Sita. During his journey, Mata Tulja Bhavani informed her that Sita had been taken south to Lanka.
Tulja Bhavani Tuljapur Temple Architecture
Story Behind Tulja Bhavani Temple
Tulja Bhavani temple has a Hemadpanti architectural style. Hemadpanti architecture is the main style of temple architecture in India. The temple is constructed using traditional techniques with black stone and lime. Showcasing the timeless craftsmanship of ancient Hemadpanti architecture.
Tulja Bhavani temple in Tuljapur, Maharashtra, is situated on the Balaghat hill range. The temple is a significant pilgrimage site attracting devotees all over India. Most devotees are from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat.
Bhavani Talwar
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a devotee of Tulja Bhavani Mata, and Tulja Bhavani is the Kulaswamini of the Chhatrapati family. Tulja Bhavani Mata herself gave a sword to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, which is known as the “Bhavani Talwar.” At present the sword is in the Albert Museum in London. The Bhavani Talwar is seen by many as a divine weapon and is a symbol of strength and bravery.
Tulja Bhavani is Chala Murti
The idol of Tulja Bhavani is a “Chala Murti” (चल मूर्ती). Which means the idol of Tulja Bhavani Mata is movable. The idol ceremoniously moved three times in a year :
- 5 Days before Shardiya Navratri Starts (October-September).
- 9 Days after Shardiya Navratri Ends.
- 7 Days before Shakambhari Navratri Starts (December-January).
This 3 times in a year the idol of Tulja Bhavani moved from Sinhasan and placed on the Gadi (Mata bed) to rest.
